Anir vs Xerxes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anir

Boy #5,214 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"luminous, radiant, shining"

Origin: Arabic/Berber (Amazigh)

North African Berber Moroccan Algerian Arabic

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Boy #5,195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hero among kings"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Ancient Greek Historical Western

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Anir Rank #5,214

Xerxes Rank #5,195

Xerxes is more popular, ranked #5195 vs #5214 for Anir.

Is Anir or Xerxes more popular?

Xerxes is more popular, ranked #5195 compared to Anir at #5214 in the United States.

What do Anir and Xerxes mean?

Anir means "luminous, radiant, shining" (Arabic/Berber (Amazigh) origin). Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin).

Are Anir and Xerxes boy or girl names?

Anir is primarily a boy name. Xerxes is primarily a boy name.